shinseki. \[applause] >> thank you very much. happy veterans day, everyone. what a beautiful day. rick delaney took my line, but let me say, mr. president, congratulations to you and the vice president on your reelection. \[applause] let me also congratulate the first lady and dr. biden for their leadership and support for veterans and veterans' families. \[applause] medal of honor recipients, other department of defense leaders, and leaders of our uniform services in the case of our own department our deposit tear secretary, other v.a. colleagues and once again national president of the retired enlisted association, our co-host for this year's celebration, representatives of all of our other veteran service organizations, fellow veterans, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, 94 years ago today, the guns of world war i fell silent all along the western front. today, we gather at this sacred national shrine to honor and thank americans of every generation who throughout our history have answered the call of duty to safeguard our nation during time of war and during per